All articles by Richard McCarthy – Page 2

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How does your garden grow?

2014-12-17T06:00:00Z

It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way

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The nation's golden years

2014-11-11T08:42:00Z

The country is getting older, and by 2050 one in four of the UK population will be over 65. The need for accommodation that provides additional care is an opportunity for the sector

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Education estates: A landscape in flux

2014-09-03T11:03:00Z

The last few years have seen major developments in the way the UK’s educational estates are funded

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Breaking boundaries

2014-04-24T08:20:00Z

Greater collaboration from local authorities could unlock big opportunities for construction and boost the economy as a whole, but before we think outside the box, we first need to re-construct it

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Plane common sense

2014-02-06T09:36:00Z

The debate around aviation capacity in the UK continues but improving access to our existing airports is vital to enhancing the customer experience

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Making quality streets

2013-11-15T06:00:00Z

Great design of buildings, spaces and places is not rocket science

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Ready, steady … build

2013-06-14T06:03:00Z

It’s not that the government isn’t doing anything, but it’s all taking far too long. Here are some ideas to speed up the pace

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Making waves

2013-04-19T00:00:00Z

Richard McCarthy: The Green Deal may have got off to an unsteady start but, by working with government, the industry can still turn it into a success

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Should I stay or should I go?

2013-02-01T00:00:00Z

Strategic asset management can be so much more than a buy or sell decision, says Richard McCarthy, it is a chance for innovation

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Housing: Simply, the best

2012-11-23T00:00:00Z

Despite a desperate need for new ideas, the complexity of products and innovations can too often stifle entrepreneurship and creativity in the housing sector. It’s time we stopped being so risk averse, says Richard McCarthy

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Time to think small

2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Infrastructure investment may be the key to economic recovery, but projects need to start now - and that means focusing on less showy but ‘oven ready’ local schemes

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A growth spurt for the UK economy

2012-08-30T00:00:00Z

Richard McCarthy: We need some of that Olympic go-getting spirit to get our economy on track